Front Row

Michael Cassel Group
  • 5.0 (6)
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Front Row Podcast

We take you behind the scenes as we chat with those that make our spectacular productions come to life.

  1. 19/02/2020

    #13 - Steven Hoggett - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

    Margaret Throsby in conversation with Steven Hoggett, Movement Director, on the magic of live theatre.

    23 min

  2. 19/02/2020

    #14 - Michael Cassel - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

    Australian Executive Producer Michael Cassel in conversation with Margaret Throsby discusses the intricacies of the Melbourne production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

    11 min

  3. 19/02/2020

    #12 - John Tiffany – Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

    Award-winning Original Story Writer and Director, John Tiffany, speaks to Margaret Throsby on what makes Harry Potter work live.

    22 min

  4. 19/02/2020

    #11 - Jack Thorne – Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

    Original Story & Playwright, Jack Thorne, in conversation with Margaret Throsby on why he said yes.

    19 min

  5. 19/02/2020

    #10 - Sonia Friedman & Colin Callender - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

    Producers Friedman & Callender, in conversation with Margaret Throsby discuss the conception of the award-winning stage production of Harry Potter.

    22 min

  6. 03/04/2019

    #9 – Brigadier David Allfrey, MBE, Chief Executive and Producer – The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

    In the latest episode of Front Row, we talk to Brigadier David Allfrey, Chief Executive and Producer of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo which storms into Sydney this October 2019. After 33 years in the British Army, serving with the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, Brigadier Allfrey turned his attention to take up the reins of chief executive and producer of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Now in his eighth year at the helm, Brigadier Allfrey is delighted to bring this unique and exhilarating live experience to Sydney for an event that he says will be bigger than ever before. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo features over 1,400 performers from around the globe in an unrivalled display before a full-size replica of Edinburgh Castle. Direct from its annual sell-out season on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, Scotland where it continues to boast sell-out performances to more than 220,000 people each summer, the Edinburgh Tattoo will be ready to delight Australian audiences with a limited season of only four shows, exclusively at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium.

    33 min

  7. 19/04/2018

    #8 - Jodie Morrison, Shoemaker - Kinky Boots, Beautiful & Priscilla Queen of the Desert

    In the latest episode of Front Row, we talk to Jodie Morrison, the woman behind the fabulous handmade footwear seen on stage for Kinky Boots, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and many more. Since 1979 a who's who of talent from the world of theatre and film have stepped through the doors of Jodie’s studio.  Along with the cavalcade of performers are a pool of private clients whose requirements range from wearing the bespoke shoes of their dreams to the satisfaction of wearing beautifully designed and constructed footwear. Jodie has had her footwear exhibited at the National Art Gallery in Canberra, the National Museum, Powerhouse Museum in Sydney and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

    24 min

  8. 20/02/2018

    #7 - Daniel Edmonds, Music Director, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

    In the latest episode of Front Row, we meet Daniel Edmonds, Music Director and Conductor for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.  Daniel’s musical vision has won him critical acclaim across a large range of genres and settings. In the theatre, he was the musical director and conductor for the world premiere of musicals King Kong, Strictly Ballroom and Dream Lover.  Daniel has written music and songs for film and theatre, and has appeared on stage with acclaimed artists Meow Meow, Caroline O’Connor, Simon Burke, David Campbell, Rhonda Burchmore, Paul Capsis and Lea Salonga. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical tells the true story of the legendary singer’s journey from schoolgirl to international superstar, and includes a stunning array of beloved songs written by Gerry Goffin / Carole King and Barry Mann / Cynthia Weil. Hits include Will You Love Me Tomorrow, It’s Too Late, Take Good Care of My Baby,  Locomotion, You’ve Got a Friend, (You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman, So Far Away, One Fine Day, Tapestry and I Feel the Earth Move along with chartbusting Mann / Weil tunes such as You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling, On Broadway and Uptown.

    17 min
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We take you behind the scenes as we chat with those that make our spectacular productions come to life.

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  • Creator
    Michael Cassel Group
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2020
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Michael Cassel Group 2017
  • Show Website
    Front Row

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